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It's tough to beat an interactive learning system that's not only fun, but has interchangeable parts and numerous add-ons to keep things fresh and varied, or at least that's how our kids feel about the products from Leap Frog Enterprises, Inc., Emeryville, Calif. To start out, we obtained the LeapPad Learning System ($49.99), which adeptly brings to life the magic of books and reading while developing phonics awareness, spelling, and vocabulary. Children touch the page with the "magic" pen and LeapPad leaps to life with delightful characters, music, and activities. A seemingly countless number of book and cartridge titles ($19.99 each) work on LeapPad. To sharpen reading skills our three especially enjoyed Scooby-Doo and the Zombie's Treasure and Arthur's Lost Puppy. Hit It, Maestro? Classical Composers and Their Greatest Hits proved to be a musical treat while Monster...